Plans: Nice #1 and Niece #2
6th Day of Yule – Remembering the Noble Virtue of Fidelity
We must remain loyal to who and what we are. We must be faithful to our obligations and duties. Those around us need to have the ability to take us at our word. Our word
needs to be our bond. Our handshake needs to seal the deal. The devotion to our deeds must be of the utmost importance.
Ziu, husband to Zisa, Great God of bravery, one-handed god, you
chained the Fenris Wolf that threatened the worlds. We can’t do that, but we can do other things, some ordinary, others heroic. Remind us of your bravery and your sacrifice. Give us the courage and strength we need to fetter our own Fenris. Keep us mindful of our duties, and help us keep our fears bound as tightly as you bound old Slaver Mouth. Thus doing, may we share in your glory by imitating you. WE GIVE YOU A MOST HEART-FELT HAIL, ZIU, as we honor the Ziu that resides in us all!
Elder Rune Summons:
Born of fire, born of ice
Life is lived at such a price
Elder Runes in your way
Advise the physical man today
Berkana (U): The feminine, Frija, All-Mother, birth processes, rejuvenation, growth, nurturing, caregiver, mature wisdom, recuperation, purification, the birch tree, birth, becoming, life changes, the kind Mother, Frija at her most Motherly, healing, bringing into being, a significant life passage.
Armanen Rune Summons:
Born of fire, born of ice
Life is lived at such a price
Armanen Runes in your way
Advise the Spirit man today
Is: Rest, Ego, das Ich, Positivity, activity, will, self-domination, influence, personal power, magical power, power to banish evil, unity in the universe, duration, action in the cosmos, activity, will, self-domination, influence, personal power, self-discipline, unity in the
universe, duration, magical powers, action in the cosmos, elimination of that which is unnecessary.
Havamal 153.
A ninth I know: when need befalls me
to save my vessel afloat,
I hush the wind on the stormy wave,
and soothe all the sea to rest.
Interpretation: the All-Mother (Berkana) is my influence (Is)…OH HEL YES!
Outcome: It’s cold and overcast with a chance of lite snow.
Toby did pretty well on his 1-mile walk.
In the kitchen making fresh peanut butter/chocolate cookies.
WHAT? My nephew is in town with his kids? Mad dash to the only retail store open in the area; Walgreens http://www.walgreens.com/ Luckily I found a couple of gifts that would fill the bill. I also gave him and his wife the Yule Log centerpiece I had for myself. I was lucky enough to have two unused candles left over so I swapped them out.
Off to #1 Niece’s. GREAT TIME! It’s always a GREAT TIME over there. It was so funny; they got Toby a couple of presents. They got him regular Milkbone dog biscuits, flavored Milkbone and chew treats. They gave me a couple of gift cards.
Nice #2 was already napping. I opted to go over another time.
Good thing…I’m tired, too…now.
REALLY tired…
Couldn’t keep my eyes open…a bit of an early evening power nap
Late-night comfort food on a cold (15F/-9C) night: grilled cheese and tomato soup…YUM!
HAHAHAHA…Socks keeps thinking he wants to go outside. Oh, I let him go outside alright, but it certainly isn’t long before he wants back inside.
I truly love my furry babies. They’re safe and warm. My Motherly instincts (Berkana) influence (Is) them.
Long-bearded god; son of Wodan and Frija; husband of Ostara; you’re the god of poetry and eloquence; the adherent god of skalds. You have the Runes carved on your tongue. Your inspiration is enhanced by a drink from the glorious mead. Our oath to you, as we partake upon your silver cup called Bregofull; we swear our never-ending faith and allegiance to the gods and ways of our ancestors. We stand firm with them as we live our lives to the fullest. WE GIVE YOU A MOST HEART-FELT HAIL, BREGO, as we honor the Brego that resides in us all!
PM Clarification Rune: none
Comments: cared for animals
Alaf Sal Fena!